2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 36
Campus Band (106023/206023)
Grades 9-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Previous concert band experience, or by audition with instructor. This ensemble is comprised of student musicians who elect to
continue playing high school-level band literature without committing to marching band. Campus Band may include students enrolled
in other Troy Bands who desire to learn a secondary instrument. Members will deepen their understanding of music fundamentals
while focusing on the development of group performance skills.
Concert Band (106013/206013)
Cadet Band (Held at Troy High) (106143/206143)
Grades 9-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Audition with instructor. These performing ensembles provide musicians with the opportunity to explore fundamentals of group
performance and interpretation of fine band literature from all periods of history. Attendance is required at all scheduled
events. Marching band is organized from this ensemble. Students taking Concert/Cadet Band may request a waiver for ½ of the
elective physical education credit if they participate in marching band for two seasons.
Symphonic Band (106003/206003)
Grades 9-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Audition with instructor. This is an accelerated course of study in which band music of the highest caliber is performed. Band
members are expected to maintain exemplary musical proficiency in all related musical activities. Attendance is required at all
scheduled activities. Marching band is organized from this ensemble.
Jazz Ensemble (106033/206033)
Grades 9-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Audition with instructor. Members must play one of the following instruments: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, vibes, electric
guitar, electric or acoustic bass, or drum set. All musicians will demonstrate musical literacy and maintain a high level of
musical proficiency. Members will explore improvisation, theory, history, style, and standard literature culminating in advanced jazz
performances.
Jazz Explorations (006042)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Previous music participation/study, or audition with instructor. Jazz Explorations provides interested student musicians the
opportunity to freely explore jazz – its history, theory and performance practices – through extensive listening and playing. Students
will play daily, performing standard literature in various jazz styles, and will also explore the fundamentals of improvisation. All
musicians, regardless of instrument, are encouraged to enroll. Participation in this course also helps prepare younger musicians
aspiring to audition for Jazz Ensemble.
Color Guard (006002)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Credit
Audition with instructor. Color Guard members produce a visual representation of music performed by the marching band. This is
achieved via the synchronized spinning of flags as well as choreographed dance.
Percussion (006104)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Credit
Audition with instructor. Members of this performing ensemble focus on all forms of percussion, from rudimental to orchestral
techniques. Musicians in this percussion course study, practice, and perform a wide variety of percussion literature. Emphasis is
placed on the continual development of technical facility, precision and musical interpretation as it applies to both individual and
group performance skills. Symphonic, Concert and Cadet percussionists are required to enroll in this course for the 1st semester of
each school year.
